Franklin Resources

Franklin Resources Inc. is an American holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton; it is a global investment firm founded in New York City in 1947 as Franklin Distributors, Inc.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial and investment management operations. It offers fund administration, sales, distribution, marketing, shareholder servicing, trustee, custody, and fiduciary services. The company was founded by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr. in 1947 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.